Pins for a Mule??

jackthedog · #1

I'm planning to make some scales for the upcoming Elmax Mule and I have a some Bocote that I'm plan on using for scales but I want to get some pins, mosaic or otherwise for the handle. Given some of the great work I've seen on here, I was curious if anyone had a good source for pins?

Thanks all.

sharpguitarist · #2

hey jack,
i've put scales on a few knives that i made, and used what i had available, ss tig welding rod.
that along with some epoxy did the trick for me.
later,
don

kadinh · #3

I have had good success with jantz supply

jabba359 · #4

It's been a few years since I ordered my mosaic pins, but I got mine from By Jake. He has very reasonable prices IMO and the two 12" pins I ordered were of exceptional quality.

http://www.jakeknife.com/

jackthedog · #5

Thanks everyone. I will take a look. When it came to cutting down the pings to size, what did you use?

phillipsted · #6

Another option is to use pivot bolts or corby bolts instead of pins. You can find these at Jantz and Texas Knifemaker Supply.

TedP

sharpguitarist · #7

hey jack,
on the knives i made, i used a disk sander to get the pins close to the right size before assembly.
meaning, about flush with the unfinished handle slabs.
i then glued everything together, and let the epoxy fully set up.
then i started shaping the scales, and slowly worked the pins down at the same time.
you do have to be careful if using power equipment so as not to overheat the pins and burn your handle material.
overheating will also weaken the epoxy.
hope this helps!
good luck with the project, and let us see your finished knife when complete.
later,
don

hiredgun · #8

jackthedog wrote:Thanks everyone. I will take a look. When it came to cutting down the pings to size, what did you use?

Hacksaw.

jabba359 · #9

jackthedog wrote:Thanks everyone. I will take a look. When it came to cutting down the pings to size, what did you use?

Dremel-style diamond cutting wheel.

psimonl · #10

If you have any hobby shop or RC car shop around, you should find brass rods that are quite cheap and make nice pins...

Simon

jackthedog · #11

Thanks for the info. I will do some searching and post my results.